The course of human history often hinges on seemingly insignificant moments. From territorial squabbles to personal vendettas, these small sparks have ignited some of the most consequential events in ...

It’s hard to pinpoint when humans started recording and sharing knowledge of the past. But it’s estimated that they started early on. At first, there were cave paintings, and then language, which ...

Food is an important part of our lives, and it’s been an important part of American history, too. To celebrate this fact, we’ve compiled a list of important food-related events throughout American ...

Before cameras, history was told through words, paintings, and fading memories. But with their invention, we gained something remarkable—the ability to capture moments exactly as they were. Now, we ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." William Shakespeare was no stranger to the task of plying his trade amid difficult conditions. He was ...

— While Kandiyohi County as people know it today was officially established in December 1870, the area's history dates much, much further back. To commemorate many highlights of this history, from the ...